Let us update this topic since we have had Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast and a nor’easter. We have seen many people upset at FEMA and other non- government organizations for not supplying immediate relief items.
I work with many non-profit organizations such as BSA, HAM Radio, Red Cross and CERT. The CERT and Red Cross are recommending 7 days’ supply. I do not recommend being in a shelter, but it may beyond your control at times.
Those that plan and practice their plan survive better than those who wait until it is too late. There are two basic categories of preparation to think about. One is to stay in place and the other is to evacuate. Do all of your emergency plans address these two choices?
Now we need to keep this topic going so reply about your thoughts.